Snuss - dry pouches

[TheEmperorOfIceCream]

Hi GTORichie, welcome to the forum

I'm a snubie, checking them out after being intrigued by TropicalBob's posts about them. Haven't used enough to post my findings yet, but I avoided the Gotenborg White Rape. Another of our snusers, Jamie, said a can of swedish ... would be better (ya hadda be there - check it out further up this thread). Still struggling with the metaphor...

Emp

 

[GTOrichie]

LOL thats and interesting comparison, the first snus I tried was the Rape due to the fact a swedish freind put me onto it (its the most popular in his home town) but each to his own I guess. I have tryed all the types of snus on buysnus (even the loose) and they are the ones that seem to get the best response from people when they try them closly folowed by the Lucky Strike.
I do tend to avoid the fruit flavored ones myself as I find them sickly and the eucaliptus flavor burnt a freinds gum badly and it caused his lip to swell (alergic to the chemical used mabe?).
I would recomend to anyone who puts in there first order in to get a few difrent cans so they can play around and decide what kind they find sutable but beware anything thats classed as Extra Strong Snus as it can be VERY high in nicotine and make you ill if your not used to it

 

[Tee Cee Trade Nld]

I must try this once too

 

[garyl43]

I've been snusing for about 60 days now and have tryed 3 flavors (loose snus). I started with Offroad long cut wintergreen because I had used Skoal long cut wintergreen before. I liked it better than the Skoal because it's not as sweet. Then I tried General snus and really liked it! Now I am on a tin of Probe Whiskey and this stuff is the bees knees!. In fact I like it so much that I can't stop sticking my tongue up under my lip to get a bit to chew on! If I had more than 1 tin I'd probably start eating it with a spoon LOL!! Hopefully the next brand in my tryout box tastes nasty so I can put a pinch under my lip and leave it alone!

 

[ChickVicious23]

Hi Gary! I'm the same way with the Mocca Pomegranate pouches, the just taste so good after a few minutes!
Speaking of which I've been without my snus for a few weeks waiting for my order from Northerner...ordered about 3 weeks ago, emailed them about the order and they said customs can cause delays for up to 2 weeks or more for shipments to the States, so I will give them that. Although expecting the order to arrive in about 5-6 days as stated (4 days for the first order, I was very impressed), I'm a little disappointed...I'll give it another week, and I've got my first e-cig from puresmoker coming in today so that more than makes up for the waiting for now

 

[Distahs]

I cant post links yet but you aught to check out this informational video on snus.

www(dot)swedish-snus(dot)com/en/usd/snus/shop/snus_shop_video

I thought it was great personally.

 

[jarvis]

I just got a new shipment in, and I must say the Bahama velvet (subtle berry flavor) is my new favorite, with lucky strike a close second, catch dry licorice bringing up the rear.

 

[TropicalBob]

Bahama Velvet and Cuba Gold are great snus. My shipment got here last Saturday, with new tins of Mocca Pomegranate, Lucky Strike dry minis, Offroad Coffee/Vanilla and Wise Citrus/Menthol. Today I'll get my shipment of 100 packets of Stonewall Java! I'm out at the moment and rely on them after meals.

 

[TropicalBob]

If you don't believe Big tobacco believes snus are the future, check out this bit of financial news:

"... Altria Group said Monday it would buy the maker of Skoal and Copenhagen for about $10.3 billion.

"Altria’s acquisition of UST will give it a strong position in smokeless tobacco, a segment of the U.S. market that is growing as cigarettes decline. Altria owns the Marlboro brand and the nation’s biggest cigarette maker, Philip Morris USA.

"American smokers are buying fewer cigarettes as smoking bans and health concerns dampen demand by 3 percent to 4 percent a year. That has forced tobacco companies to look for sales growth from alternatives such as cigars, chewing tobacco and potentially snus, teabag-like pouches that are popular in parts of Europe. ..."

And you better believe that Big Tobacco is trying its best to buy the Swedish snus makers, with their century-old snus-making tradition and knowledge. E-smoking? Not even on Big Tobacco's radar because it's not seen as attractive to many cigarette smokers (a Wall Street analyst told them e-cigs might get 1% of smokers to change).

 

[dapuffer]

Who wants big tobacco's lobby screaming at congress about e-smoking. Let's hope they have better things to do.

 

[dahonam]

Hey guys/gals , new person here to both e-cigs and snus. Anyone want to sell me a can of snus (in the US) so I can give it a try before i decide to order 5+ cans and not like it? I'll gladly pay for shipping. Please PM me, thanks

 

[Distahs]

Just get it from buysnus.com your garenteed fresh snus and it only cost me $6.41 to ship 10 cans. got a mini sample box(8) and two extra. so far i like the CatchDry Cassis Menthol but Göteborgs Rapé comes in a close second.

 

[TropicalBob]

I'm not sure where you live, but first check your local tobacco stores. Many in Florida now carry snus from Swedish Match, like General and CatchDry. You might also find Camel or Marlboro snus. Skoal just introduced its new product, Skoal Snus, to replace the Skoal Dry products sold this past year. If you can buy locally, you'll save.

 

[dahonam]

thx, will look into it

 

[dahonam]

Well, I have decided to just place an order from buysnus.com

Here is my first order:

CatchDry White Eucalyptus
General Mini White
Lucky Strike White Mini
Mocca Mint Mini
Mocca Pomegranate
Nick and Johnny East
Vertigo Bahama Velvet Mini

How does that sound for a first order?

 

[smokindeuce]

Bob how do you get snuss in the UK i know its tricky any idea ?

I've had a number of Snus orders from the Northerner site in the past - never more than 5 cans. I never had any problems with orders not being delivered or being held up - normally took maximum of 5 days.

Funnily enough I started with snus whilst on my mission to give up smoking which I found was brilliant with the cravings, then found e-cigs and this forum on the way and then finally discovered traditional english snuff (yes the sniffed kind!). So now I dabble between all of these and find I have pretty much knocked the original habit! Like killing one bird with 3 stones so to speak... okay so I'm a pretty lousy shot!!

Choice of snus: wine & cook 6mg nic - gives an incredible kick, but sometimes have had to violently spit it out as it's so potent! Not recommended on an empty stomach..

E-cigs: tried a few, and always resort to dripping with RY4 or any other claiming to be 'tobacco' like.

Snuff: Toque Snuff (peppermint, original, menthol) Didn't think I'd like it, but got a nose for it after a few sniffs... different kick - more of a pick me up which is quite nice in the morning.

 

[Bastage]

What's up Bob! I'm also on the snus forum, after reading one of your threads over there I decided to give e-smoking a shot. My stuff should be here Monday (I hope)..until then it's snus and an assortment of Toque snuff for me. Trying to cut out smoking altogether - thanks for the tip

 

[smokindeuce]

after reading one of your threads over there I decided to give e-smoking a shot.

You hear that Bob? - you should be getting commissions, I swear!!
Although I had already heard about e-smoking, it was only through reading your posts on snuson that I decided to jump the gun and get the kit...

SmokeyJoe/Rachel: can we give Tropical Bob the status of 'Institute', I don't think the term 'Super Member' fits the bill any more!

By the way, Bastage - slightly off topic I know, but what's your favourite snuff?

 

[Cartoon Dude]

You got my curiosity piqued, I think I m going to have to try these out.

 

[phildo]

I'm taking the plunge...ordered a few cans from buysnus.com today...you guys have got me intrigued.